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If there’s one thing that the EV market sorely needs, it’s more low-priced, entry-level models, and rumor has it that an upcoming electric version of the Fiat Panda will be aimed at the unglamorous but potentially profitable bottom end of the market. We can only call this a rumor at this point, as Fiat’s web
Admit it, you know it’d be fun to be chief engineer on your own train. You’ve probably never even thought about it before, but if I said “Here, have your own train. Go nuts!”, you’d jump at it. I know I would. And through the magic of the internet and a crazy little corner of
Porsche was out testing an electric Macan that’s set for launch in 2023. The electric Macan is a true next-generation design, but it won’t immediately replace the current gas-powered crossover as Porsche plans to sell both side-by-side for a few years. 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera facelift spy shots – Photo credit: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien Porsche was also
Which charging network topped Tesla Supercharging in a recent study? Which model EV was piloted coast-to-coast with only 2.5 hours of charging? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending February 4, 2022. We brought you two first drives this week, from vastly different ends
By Joey Klender Posted on February 4, 2022 Former Tesla short-seller and general short-selling firm Citron Research, which is run by Andrew Left, is one of thirty firms under a Department of Justice Probe that accuses the involved parties of “potential trading abuses.” First reported by Bloomberg Law, Citron is just one of many firms that
These are the signs that met us as we started our wedding anniversary stay at Rice’s cabins in the Bunya Mountains. The dingo notice was on the fridge in the cabin, the wild dog notice was at the beginning of the nature walks in the national park. Although we saw (and photographed) lots of wallabies,
When the Porsche Taycan first burst onto the scene, its Turbo S variant was the quickest accelerating and most powerful EV on the market. Around two years have passed since, though, and now it has been dethroned by two sedans with over 1,000 horsepower, one of which is the new highly acclaimed Lucid Air in
Sponsored by Hutchinson When it comes to the electric vehicle market, it’s not just consumer cars that are getting all the attention. While electrified automobiles such as sedans, pick-up trucks and SUVs are becoming increasingly popular choices among buyers, EVs for commercial purposes are also seeing a large increase in demand. In fact, more than
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, recall of Full Self-Driving Beta’s rolling stop feature, Tesla’s new cathode factory, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s
Join Robert at his home for this latest Almost Breaking News where he will bring you stories including some actual breaking news from Nissan, a positive renewable energy story from a tabloid paper, an exciting update for fans of the VW e-Up and how old chip fat is helping Aussie EV drivers. Find out Robert’s
Test instruments and systems firm NH Research has introduced the new 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator, which is intended for research labs. The company says it’s designed for testing EVs, micro-grids, PV inverters, V2G and energy storage systems. The 9510 Regenerative Grid Simulator can be used to test and verify high-power grid-tied applications, and includes a
Charging network Electrify America has just announced a collaboration with BMW North America to offer free 30-minute charging sessions to new BMW drivers for two years from the date of their purchase. The complimentary charging will begin in March to kick off US sales of two new EV models from BMW – the iX and
Automotive supplier Continental recently unveiled a “charging robot” that aims to make charging more convenient. Continental partnered with startup Volterio on the project. The two companies aim to have “near-production” systems ready by mid-2022, and are aiming for volume production in 2024, Continental said in a press release. The hardware appears similar to the inductive
By Eric Ralph Posted on February 4, 2022 While running behind schedule in classic fashion, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’ll present the first big Starship program update in two and a half years on Thursday, February 10th. Additionally, as an apparent centerpiece for the event and update, Musk says that SpaceX will perform the
Ways To Boost MPG & Save Money This article may contain affiliate links Hybrid cars are obviously pretty economical as is because it is possible to run them off an electric matter at least some of the time, but that does not mean that you cannot make further savings. One of the best ways to
As pressure on the Biden administration to acknowledge Tesla’s EV accomplishments mounts—there’s a petition and even a Times Square billboard for that—a White House official is saying the government could use Tesla’s expertise in dealing with the chip crisis. While on CNBC’s Squawk Box show, US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo—appointed by president Biden—acknowledged that
Battery recycling technology company Lithion has raised 125 million Canadian dollars ($99 million US) in a Series A funding round, and has granted construction and manufacturing firm IS Dongseo the exclusive right to use its lithium-ion battery recycling technology in the South Korean market. Canada-based Lithion will use the funding on a separation plant, a
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Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) fans tout bidirectional charging as a way for fleets (or perhaps even individuals) to generate income and defray the cost of going electric. Now Fermata Energy has announced the results of a summer-long pilot project in which a customer-owned EV earned over $4,200 by participating in a utility demand response (DR) program. In
We need an electric Camaro just to keep up with the news cycle over at General Motors (GM). Following its annual and Q4 earnings report, GM has shared further news about its electrification strategy which includes updates to already announced EVs, as well as hints to a new one. While GM’s EV outlook may have
We’ve taken another spin in the Mercedes-Benz EQS, specifically the EQS 450+. The big electric hatch ticks a lot of boxes, but some of its technology can be distracting or overwhelming, or both. A redesigned BMW 7-Series has been spotted in prototype form testing on public roads. Expected to debut later this year as a
Jaguar will get its own EV platform under Jaguar Land Rover’s Reimagine electrification plan, JLR CEO Thierry Bolloré said in an interview with Autocar published Tuesday. Called Panthera, the new platform will be “absolutely bespoke,” Bolloré said. Designers and engineers are aiming to give Jaguar EVs distinct proportions to set them apart from those of
By Eric Ralph Posted on February 3, 2022 SpaceX has rapidly recovered the first converted Falcon Heavy ‘side core’ after its first Falcon 9 launch and landing, kicking off preparations for its fourth launch less than two days after its third. After four consecutive days of delays, one of which was caused by an inexplicably
After the NHTSA recall announcement, Tesla has started pushing an over-the-air software update to remove FSD Beta’s ability to perform “rolling stops” at stop signs. The update is coming as part of Full Self-Driving Beta’s version 10.10, of which release notes were shared online. It’s unclear how long it will take for the update to
PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. What sets PlugStar apart from similar programs is its ecosystem approach that assists users from start to finish. There is PlugStar.com, which is the consumer-facing EV information and shopping site. On the site, a consumer can get all
The myth of the “long tailpipe” has been disproven by many a scientific study, but, like the flat-earth theory, it will probably never go away. Over the years, Charged has reported on dozens of studies that found the lifecycle emissions of EVs to be lower than those of gas-burners. The latest dose of debunking comes
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Tesla said little about the upcoming Semi in its latest earnings report—no update on the status of production or customer deliveries. However, the company did release a photo of four Tesla Semis charging at the new Megacharger station at Gigafactory Nevada, where the e-truck is currently in low-volume production. Tesla-stalker Sawyer Merritt shared some drone
Autonomous driving technology company TuSimple announced that North American railroad Union Pacific has signed on as its first customer for autonomous freight trucking services. UP will become the first to utilize TuSimple’s technology, which will travel between an Arizona rail yard to first and last deliveries without a driver present in the vehicle and without remote